St. Louis homeowners know the extremes—scorching summers, unpredictable winters, and everything in between. Creating an outdoor space that’s comfortable year-round isn’t just a luxury—it’s a challenge that calls for thoughtful planning and regional expertise. At Lakeside Renovation & Design, we’ve spent decades understanding how climate, architecture, and lifestyle intersect here in the Midwest. We know…
Category: Decks
Elevating Your Outdoor Space with Multi-Level Deck Designs
The rising trend of multi-level decking is gaining momentum—and for good reason. Expansive, bold, and beautiful decking designs can optimize your outdoor living and open a host of possibilities. While traditional single-story decking dominated for years, multi-level decks are now transforming backyards with greater opportunities for recreation, relaxation, entertaining, and visual appeal. A two-tier deck…
The Importance of a Well-Built Deck Frame
The most important part of your deck is what you don’t see—its frame. This includes everything under your deck’s floorboards and railings that fortifies it and protects all those who use it. If you want a safe deck, it begins with a safe substructure. A well-built deck frame ensures safety, extends your deck’s lifespan, and…
Which Is Best? Pressure Treated Wood or Composite Decking
If you love real wood’s aesthetics, pressure-treated wood decking delivers affordability and classic looks—as long as you’re ready for its maintenance requirements. Composite wood decking delivers low maintenance and durability—yet the initial investment in it is greater than pressure-treated wood. A deck is a long-term investment, so it’s wise to understand your material options before…
New Deck or Re-Decking: Which is Right for Your Backyard?
Should you overhaul your existing deck or get a brand-new one? There are plenty of advantages to getting a re-decking that simply updates and even expands your current deck. Although, re-decking isn’t possible with every deck, particularly ones that are approaching the 20-year mark, and it isn’t right for everyone. Here is what you need…
10 Cool Outdoor Living Space Updates to Make This Fall
With summer nearing its end and autumn on the way, you might be thinking that this year’s outdoor entertainment and recreation is coming to an end too. But it doesn’t have to. With some clever updates, you can transform your yard into an inviting, contemporary space to relax with guests and enjoy the refreshing, cool…
7 Popular Deck Designs to Enhance Your Home
Does the term outdoor living excite you as much as it excites us? There’s almost nothing better than being able to spend time with friends and family outside on a summer day, or even gaining tranquil alone time with a cup of coffee in the fresh morning air. Truly getting to enjoy the outdoors comes…
5 Winterizing Tips to Protect Your Deck
As fall rounds the corner into winter, safeguarding your decking from the elements helps you avoid costly repairs, extend its life, and keep it in tip-top shape so it’s ready for spring and summer next year. Harsh St. Louis winters can wreak havoc on your deck if precautions aren’t taken. Unprotected wood can warp, split,…
Why Barrette Outdoor Living Composite Decking Is the Perfect Choice for Your St. Louis Home
Possibilities—this is perhaps the best word to describe what a well-built deck can afford a home. Whether your home needs more room, you love the outdoors, you live for entertaining, or you want a space to enjoy with family, the right deck can add value to your home and life in many different ways. But…
Which Home Remodeling Projects Have the Highest Return on Investment?
Home remodeling has become an extremely popular home trend. Not only did the number of home remodelers increase in 2017 but the amount of money spent on remodels increased as well. Remodeling a home brings added value to your life, but it can also add value when it comes time for resale. Home updates, no…